Senior Estimator I (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator in Phoenix to prepare detailed cost estimates for both competitive bids and negotiated projects. You will perform quantity take-offs, develop clarifications, and coordinate with designers, owners, and subcontractors to ensure accurate budgets.

The role requires 5–9 years of estimating experience, a BS/BA in a relevant field, and strong math, analytical, and negotiation skills. Proficiency with estimating software is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of estimating experience in construction.
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture preferred.
• Proficiency with quantity take-off and estimating software.
• Strong math, analytics, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed cost estimates for proposed construction projects involving both competitive bid and negotiated type work.
• Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
• Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
• Develops bid lists and invites subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids
• Attends design meetings with owner and architect to understand scope and requirements of project
• Understand the entire project scope and accurately account for missing/upcoming design refinements
• Works with subcontractors, designers, and owners to identify cost savings/value engineering when costs exceed owner's construction budget
• Reads RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
• Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Review and correct the work of other estimators working on the project
• Strengthen relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)

Skills

Estimating

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture

Tools

Estimating software

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Prepares detailed cost estimates for proposed construction projects involving both competitive bid and negotiated type work.

Responsibilities

• Quantity/Cost Take-Offs
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions
• Identifies conflicts/missing data and obtains clarification on plans and specifications from design professionals
• Develops bid lists and invites subcontractors and suppliers to submit bids
• Attends design meetings with owner and architect to understand scope and requirements of project
• Understand the entire project scope and accurately account for missing/upcoming design refinements
• Works with subcontractors, designers, and owners to identify cost savings/value engineering when costs exceed owner's construction budget
• Reads RFPs and contracts to identify scope inclusions, contract terms, and risk
• Obtain and review proposals and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications for identification of onerous requirements
• Review and correct the work of other estimators working on the project
• Strengthen relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.)

Requirements

• Generally, requires 5 to 9 years of estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work as well as conceptual estimating
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, architecture, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with construction materials, means, and methods
• Advanced knowledge in building designs, systems, and construction materials
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Thoroughness and reliability
• Excellent organizational skills